The current system for teacher certification, regulation and discipline administered
by the Ministry of Education’s Teacher Regulation Branch came into force on January
9, 2012. The regulatory structure consists of five separate and distinct bodies,
each of which plays its own unique role under the Teachers Act.

Consists of 15 members who have been elected or appointed, and one non-voting Ministry
of Education representative, for a total of 16 members.

The Council establishes standards for the conduct and competence of applicants and
educators, sets standards for the education of applicants for certification, establishes
teacher education program approval standards, and determines if teacher education
programs meet these standards.

Issues, suspends and cancels Certificates of Qualification, Independent School Teaching
Certificates and Letters of Permission.

Maintains the Online Registry of certified educators, their certificate status,
and any disciplinary action, if such a record exists. This list is publicly accessible
on the Teacher Regulation Branch website.